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C663 JFC

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,938 mi
Last recorded40,938 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC663 JFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 40,938 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oversills fitted

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess felt when pulling away (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 40,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability radius arm loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oversills fitted

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess felt when pulling away (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,890 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 40,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 40,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,818 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,782 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 40,782 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 85,719 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 85,719 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2016 85,421 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 85,421 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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C663 JFC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C663 JFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C663 JFC is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 8 May 1986.

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